hyperthermia

/ˌˈhaɪpərˌθɛrmiə/
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Definitions of hyperthermia
  1. noun
    abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer)
    synonyms: hyperthermy
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    antonyms:
    hypothermia
    subnormal body temperature
    types:
    hyperpyrexia
    extremely high fever (especially in children)
    type of:
    physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state
    the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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